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Mott Hall Charter School

Grades: 6-8
1260 Franklin Avenue
Bronx NY 10456
Phone: 718-991-9139

Our Insights

What’s Special

Hip hop dance, video production

The Downside

Academic achievement has a ways to go

Mott Hall Charter School, opened in 2012, is modeled after the original Mott Hall middle school in Harlem. However, unlike the original Mott Hall, the new charter school has no admissions requirements and students are admitted by lottery.

The student body is made up of children of Dominican, Central American, African American, and West African descent, according to the school website. Enrichment programs include dance classes in hip hop, modern and jazz as well as video and music production.

The school has applied to be part of the International Baccalaureate, a degree recognized in 100 countries. The school’s test scores are below average.

Mott Hall Charter School is located in the annex building of PS 63 in a space once occupied by MS 2, which was closed for poor performance.

Admissions: Lottery with preference to District 9. (Clara Hemphill, school website, March 2019)

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From the 2022-2023 NYC School Survey

How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
75%
78% Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
67%
59% Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
82%
84% Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
76%
82% Citywide Average

From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
3%
4% Citywide Average

From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
90%
80% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
6.0

How do students perform academically?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
25%
46% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
33%
51% Citywide Average

From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide

How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
88%
89% Citywide Average

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
183
Asian
1%
Black
45%
Hispanic
54%
White
1%
Other
0%
Free or reduced priced lunch
100%
Students with disabilities
21%
English language learners
15%

From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
87%
91% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
53%
34% Citywide Average

How does this school serve special populations?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
12%
15% Citywide Average


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Contact & Location

Location

Morrisania (District 9)
Trains: 2 Line, 5 Line to Freeman St
Buses: Bx15, Bx19, Bx21, Bx35

Contact

Principal
Connie Lobdell

Other Details

Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares a building with PS 63
Metal detectors?
No

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